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Saturday, 21 January 2012

I think this is task number 5...or maybe 6, depends what I count as a task or not.

Any way, over two years ago I stumbled into a fabric shop in deepest darkest North Norfolk and found some lovely wool fabric, woven and smooth - I had to buy it! It's sat in my chest of horrors (unorganised, chaotic and messy sewing cupboard) ever since.

Until Friday afternoon, I decided it was time to make a small bag to test the fabric and see how it suited being made into a bag. For I have a plan for a bag that I think it would be perfect for!

It's the perfect size for some books, or my diary and odds and sods - I put a zipped pocked inside for my phone and keys (which I'm always managing to misplace!)

The lining is made from super lovely strong turquoise cotton - which I love, and only wish I remembered where I bought it from so I could go and buy some more!

Last night Lola asked me to make her a little bag - she loves little purses and bags, so I ended up making her two!

the little bunting bag idea is from justanotherhangup blog - wish I had ironed my fabric properly first - will be making a few more of these today, using different body fabric and a mix of bunting flags! It's fab for using up scraps though!

Sunday, 15 January 2012

I started this week in a mad panic, knowing that my new job starts next week, I have a presentation to give at Uni on Tuesday, plus having to sort out child minders, kids etc

But, I made these

simple and easy prism pouches...

these arent particularly complicated or hard but I love making them and they are fab to have in stock for quick presents for people,

Second Project

Fully revsible bag - which Im in love with!!

My rotary cutter and I have fallen out in BIG way....

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Right now Im making another bag, with a recessed zip, (I've been using the tutorial at Projects By Jane for this, which is a FAB blog!!)

Can you remember the wallet I made ages ago for some one? Then I broke my machine and did NO sewing for 5 months... well my own wallet is all finished now :)

Ive had lots of lovely comments from people, and a few people would like me to make one for them - which will keep me busy!!

Right now I'm working through my fabric stash - and will have to go out and have a shopping spree at some point!

EDIT

I completely forgot to mention that you can now find me at Chocolate & Ginger and I'm in the process of having some proper labels printed up - very exciting!! Planning on a blog give away in February too, busy times ahead!

Monday, 2 January 2012

to-do list

noun

a list of tasks that need to be completed, typically organized in order of priority:

a to do list is really a work in progress, there are lots of different things I want to do and make, but life doesnt always allow enough time to do them! This year I have set myself the task of 100 projects...

Bunting! I'd like to make some for both of my daughter's bedrooms, plus some for the living room - I really like the style of this here at Whipup.

Also, paper / card bunting, I love the shapes and colours that you can use - shall try that too!!

my lovely friends

I also need to make a changing bag for my friend (see above) who is expecting her first child. I intend on slightly adapting the bag from Sew Resourceful's amazing tutorial which is just fabby! With matching bags for inside, I thought prism pouches would work, plus they are super simple and really handy. Did you see the blanket I made my nephew? Thought I'd make another one too - which is here, I wonder if my sister in law uses it?

OOO plus, photoshop tutorials, I have written two more but need to upload them.